ALL PRIDE ON THE NIGHT

THE stars were out last night to honour the nation's inspirati unsung heroes at our glittering People's Oscars.

- HEATHER GREENAWAY

Dozens of well-kent faces from music, sport and TV - and First Minister John Swinney-gathere the Glasgow Hilton to celebrate our Pride of Scotland Award winners.

Love Island's Paige Turley daz as she and Saint Phnx's Stevie Jukes interviewed the myriad guests who posed for snaps on the red carpet.

Paige, who wore a sparkly b sequin dress said: "This is my absolutely favourite night of year as the awards shine a light on people who have been doing so much for others but never seek any recognition.

"As a judge, I already know the winners' stories so meeting them in person is just brilliant. I love seeing their faces when the celebs come up and ask them for selfies." Stevie, who looked dapper velvet jacket and dickie bow, added: "The Pride of Scotland Awards are massive and the number of big naïs who turn out to celebrate our nation's most inspiring people is phenomenal.

"But what the unsung heroes realise until they arrive at the awards is that they are the ones who leave the celebrities starstruck because their selfless achievements are far greater.

Host Elaine C Smith cut a striking figure, as did Sheli McCoy, aka S Gladiator Sabre, singing leg Susan Boyle, Eastenders actress Laurie Brett, Strictly star Dr Punam Krishan, Love Island's Laura Anderson and presenters Amy I and Jean Johansson.

Hollywood star Brian Cox, Star Wars actor Denis Lawson, Game of Throne's James Cosmo, footballers Billy Gilmour and Jack Butland, Sanjeev Kohli, comedian AI Mu and DJ George Bowie were all suited and booted for the biggest night of the year - but really all eyes were on the men, women and kids who were being honoured for their pa making our country great.